Business valuation remains one of the niche services where the most CPA firms reported growth during 2017, according to the “2018 Top 100 Firms” from AccountingToday. (free registration required) About two-thirds of the leading firms report increased growth in their business valuation services, and BV is No. 8 in the rankings of the fastest-growing niche services.

Attest, SALT top list: The widest growth is reported in attest services and state and local tax, which hold the top two spots on the list, respectively. Rounding out the top 10 are industry specializations, technology consulting, international tax, M&A, estate/trust/gift tax planning, nonprofit organizations, and retirement plans.